The Church Finance & Minister Tax Podcast- Church finances, Minister Taxes, Minister payroll, IRS Compliance

By: Michelle R Brown EA Christian Business Mentor Enrolled Agent
  • Summary

  • Hey there, I’m Michelle and I love all things Jesus, business and church finances! I help church finance individuals just like you go from feeling confused and frustrated with what you don’t know about church finances, to being more confident in your role while increasing your proficiency and expertise in the church finance realm. Are you tired of Google searches that result in endless pages of answers to your questions about church finances, housing allowances and clergy taxes? Do you need help with getting the right processes and procedures in place for your church office or business? Are you looking for a group of like-minded believers who understand your desire to do business and serve the local church God’s way? In this podcast, you will find practical AND biblically based business solutions for your church office or bookkeeping business that serves churches . We will give you tried and true bookkeeping tips and lessons that are specific to the church ministry and other foundational practices that you need in place to make sure that the church(es) that you serve are in compliance with current industry standards and IRS tax code. We will also lean into mindset training to help you think like the business professional God created you to be and renewing your mind through the application of truths from the Word of God that will encourage and free you to do business God’s way while learning what you didn’t even know you needed to know! My mission is twofold: #1 to help church bookkeepers/treasurers/finance individuals become more confident in their role and increase their expertise in church finances. #2 to help business owners unapologetically do business God’s way and grow a successful bookkeeping business they feel good about and that helps make the world a better place. If you are ready to walk out the calling the Lord has on your life while serving Him with excellence - then you are definitely in the right place! I tried to achieve success in the secular world but felt unfulfilled and like an outsider because of my beliefs. I finally realized that taking the risk to create a business (or businesses in my case), where I could openly express my faith and beliefs and to put God at the center of everything I did, was more exciting to me than the fear of the ”what if’s”. So, I did it! Not once, but twice! I want to share with you what I’ve learned through my 20 years of business experience in both Christian retail and my bookkeeping business to help you take that step of faith and walk in courageous obedience to God. If you are ready to serve your church with confidence and/or create a business that keeps God at the center of everything you do WHILE helping to make the world a better place all at the same time - this podcast is for you! So grab your Bible, a notebook or laptop, and the dream God gave you, because we’re doing this. It’s time to serve Him with Excellence! Learn: www.churchfinances.org Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/churchbookkeepingandclergytax
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Episodes
  • Ep 87 ~ Employee Family Members & Benevolence
    Nov 19 2024

    Benevolence given to immediate family members of employees is generally treated as taxable income to the employee. This is because the benefit is considered to be provided in connection with the employee's performance of services.

    https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/102

    xo, Michelle Next Steps:

    Click below to learn more about me and my current offers

    https://my.linkpod.site/MBrownEA

    Disclaimer: The information provided in the Church Finance and Minister Tax podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. The content discussed is based on personal opinions, experiences, and research performed and should not be considered a substitute for professional legal advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney or legal expert for advice regarding your specific situation. The host and guests of this podcast are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided.

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    12 mins
  • Ep 86 ~ Benevolence and Employees
    Nov 12 2024
    Summary
    • Direct Employer Payments: Benevolence funds provided directly by an employer to an employee are generally included in the employee's gross income under Section 102(c).
    • Qualified Disaster Relief Payments: Payments made by an employer to employees for disaster-related expenses can be excluded from gross income under Section 139 if they meet the criteria for qualified disaster relief payments.
    • Documentation: Employers must ensure that payments are commensurate with the expenses incurred and maintain adequate records to support the exclusion from gross income.

    In conclusion, while benevolence funds provided by an employer are typically taxable, exceptions exist under Section 139 for qualified disaster relief payments, provided specific criteria and documentation requirements are met.

    xo, Michelle Next Steps:

    Click below to learn more about me and my current offers

    https://my.linkpod.site/MBrownEA

    Disclaimer: The information provided in the Church Finance and Minister Tax podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. The content discussed is based on personal opinions, experiences, and research performed and should not be considered a substitute for professional legal advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney or legal expert for advice regarding your specific situation. The host and guests of this podcast are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided.

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    17 mins
  • Ep 85 ~ Classification of Childcare Workers at Your Church
    Nov 4 2024

    The determination of whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor is based on the common law rules, which consider various factors indicating the degree of control and direction the employer has over the worker. According to the IRS regulations and rulings, the following seven factors are significant in establishing an employer-employee relationship.

    FREE https://churchpayrollcompliancekit.com

    xo, Michelle Next Steps:

    Click below to learn more about me and my current offers

    https://my.linkpod.site/MBrownEA

    Disclaimer: The information provided in the Church Finance and Minister Tax podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. The content discussed is based on personal opinions, experiences, and research performed and should not be considered a substitute for professional legal advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney or legal expert for advice regarding your specific situation. The host and guests of this podcast are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided.

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    9 mins

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